"Million Monster Militia" is a roguelike deckbuilder where you draft and command a diverse army of strange units, from laser-wielding frogs to vampiric succubi, to defeat 50 giant bosses in a takeover of US cities. Gather troops, strategize to find game-breaking synergies, and use special abilities to turn the tide in battle, even if it means transforming your militia into radioactive waste. Your mission: free the terrified population and save the country.
The game offers a fun and engaging deckbuilding experience with plenty of synergies and strategic depth, making it enjoyable for fans of similar titles like 'Luck Be a Landlord'.
There is a lot of replay value due to the variety of units and strategies available, allowing players to experiment and discover powerful combinations.
The game has a humorous tone and quirky art style that adds to the overall enjoyment, making it a lighthearted experience.
The game suffers from significant bugs and mechanical inconsistencies, including issues like soft locks and overwritten save files, which can severely impact gameplay.
Success in the game is heavily reliant on RNG, with players often feeling frustrated by the lack of control over outcomes, especially in critical battles.
The graphics and unit designs can feel unpolished or like placeholders, detracting from the overall presentation and immersion of the game.
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The gameplay is heavily inspired by "Luck Be a Landlord," featuring a similar mechanics and gameplay loop, though some users note that the graphics can hinder readability and slow down the experience. While the game is described as unbalanced and lacking in complexity, it offers enjoyable emergent gameplay and a fast pace that keeps players engaged. Overall, opinions on gameplay vary, with some praising its execution and fun factor, while others point out bugs and inconsistencies.
“Overall very great gameplay, fantastic execution, didn't run into a single bug.”
“Excellent game overall, speed of the gameplay is perfect to keep the runs coming.”
“Really fun game with a ton of emergent gameplay.”
“Tldr: too buggy and mechanically inconsistent to recommend right now.”
“It's definitely a 'Luck Be a Landlord' knockoff, and I do mean it, it's exactly the same game mechanically.”
“It is the exact same gameplay loop, just with a different set of items to collect and roll in the metaphorical slot machine.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them initially difficult to read, which can hinder gameplay. However, many noted that the visuals grew on them over time, and while some criticized the graphics as feeling like a cheap asset flip, others appreciated the nostalgic art style and overall fun presentation.
“The graphics, sound, and story are all fun and well-done.”
“And the art style gives me so much nostalgia!”
“It's like Luck Be a Landlord with more graphics and bigger numbers.”
“I do think the graphics aren't as readable as something like 'Luck Be a Landlord', which can slow the gameplay down a little.”
“Graphics feel like a cheap asset flip.”
“It's like 'Luck Be a Landlord' with more graphics and bigger numbers.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
50%
10%
The story is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and engaging, complemented by good graphics and sound. However, the gameplay experience is marred by technical issues such as soft locks and inconsistent character behavior, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these challenges, the game offers a satisfying progression once players overcome initial difficulties.
“The graphics, sound, and story are all fun and well-done.”
“Completing a full run of a million monster militia mission only takes half an hour or so, so this makes a great 'coffee-break' game, and the developer is adding more challenges and starting squads to keep it fresh.”
“The game consistently 'soft locks' during missions, the character logic and behavior is inconsistent which severely impacts gameplay. After 36 hours of putting up with this, the final straw is that the game has overwritten my save game, reset all progress, and I have to start over.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting its addictive nature and deep army-building mechanics. The combination of engaging gameplay and ongoing developer support contributes to its lasting appeal, making it a fun experience worth revisiting.
“A fun game with a lot of replay value.”
“Addictive autobattler with lots of potential and replay value.”
“Deep army-building, excellent replay value, and very responsive developers.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable initially, particularly when aiming for perfect combos, but it becomes repetitive and tedious as they progress into the game.
“It was fun until the start of mission 1, when I had to keep grinding to get that perfect combo going.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant bugs and mechanical inconsistencies, leading to a consensus among users that it is not recommended at this time due to stability issues.
“Too buggy and mechanically inconsistent to recommend right now.”
“Too buggy and mechanically inconsistent to recommend right now.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its extreme funniness. Overall, it effectively delivers comedic moments that resonate well with players.
“It's just extremely funny.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I can't remember the last time a game made me laugh this much!”